Public Law 115-99: Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act

Appoints a DOT official to coordinate human trafficking prevention efforts across Federal agencies.

Official Summary

Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to designate an official to: (1) coordinate human trafficking prevention efforts across DOT modal administrations and with other federal agencies, and (2) take into account the unique challenges of combating human trafficking within different transportation modes.

The bill expands the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s outreach and education program and DOT’s commercial driver’s license financial assistance program to include activities for the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking.